Capital punishment has been around a long time. In Biblical days the Romans used crucifixion as one of their ways to punish criminals. Many people were hung on a cross. I think we forget this sometimes. The way Jesus died was an every day occurrence for the people back then. But the difference is Jesus… Continue reading At the Cross
Under the Rug
My siblings and I were brought up to sweep our problems under the rug so that no one knew we had any troubles. It may have seemed to others looking in that we were the perfect family. Only those closest to our family knew of anything wrong. But we were definitely not the perfect family!… Continue reading Under the Rug
Worried?
I know why God doesn’t want us to worry. It makes us so very unhealthy. It affects every part of our bodies until we can be literally sick to death. So, what are we supposed to do? How do we not worry about our spouse, parents, kids, friends, money, etc.? There’s a long list of… Continue reading Worried?
Psalm 61
Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of… Continue reading Psalm 61
Who Do You Think You Are?
How many of us walk around this earth thinking more of ourselves than we ought? We have the mindset of we’ve arrived so now the party can begin. Yesterday, my blog was a conversation between God and Job. You can read it here if you missed it. Actually, I’m not sure I’d call the verbal… Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are?
Just Like Job
Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him! Then Job answered the Lord: I am unworthy—how can I reply to… Continue reading Just Like Job
Fearless
When I was a kid, I was a huge tomboy. I rode my bike everywhere, climbed trees, played in the creek, caught crawdads, and even took three snakes to school for show and tell in second grade. I was fearless. Funny how all that changes when you grow up. They say fear is a learned… Continue reading Fearless
Psalm 100
On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. Know this: God is God, and God, God. He made us; we didn’t make him. We’re his people, his well-tended sheep. Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever. (The Message)
Holy Water
It is said that 60% of our body is made of water. The brain and the heart have 73% and the lungs 83% water. We need to drink a lot of water every day to sustain that amount and keep our bodies healthy. It makes sense to me that our hearts and brains have more… Continue reading Holy Water
In My Bones
As kids and even as adults sometimes we do things and act certain ways to belong. We want to belong to a person, a club, a clique, or church youth group. But there comes a point in time, hopefully sooner than later, for every human when we know, we really know, we don’t belong. And… Continue reading In My Bones